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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1917
Page
6
Paris November delegates to the Inter allied conference work in secret committees of the French ministries. The Supreme War Council may map out battle plans with the American delegation expected to exert influence. The conference proceeds without a general session as committees handle the crucial talks.
Ke Leong Young promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver and bowels tonic to sustain youth and vitality. The ad claims the tablets cleanse impurities, improve ringed eyes and bilious looks, and provide natural buoyancy, with olive color packaging and pricing at 30c or 2c per box.
At Versailles the peace conference opened with 16 nations represented. Premier Clemenceau welcomed delegates as Pershing, Shams, and ambassadors arrived. Committees formed to plan strategy on the western front with advisory input from France Britain Italy Japan and the United States and other powers.
The passage stresses duty over self and calls for action. It notes a reunion of hope and duty, readiness to sacrifice, and a commitment to translate lofty feelings into deeds. The conference splits into sections on finances imports transportation armament naval aviation food and stockade under French oversight.
A crowd at a Quebec theater disrupted a political meeting featuring Justice Minister Roherty and Hom C. C. Ballantyne. The front was wrecked, doors splintered, and fights broke out as guards repelled the mob over about three hours, with evacuees kept safe and the audience confined inside the venue.
Joseph D. B. Williams aged 67 was found dead in his room at Grand Center rooming house on Data-Yost Street after midnight Thursday. Death attributed to natural causes with police noting no foul play. Williams, a resident of the city, formerly in Lemhan County, was connected to local mercantile business. Undertaker's company in charge. will sent to Pleasanty.
Report from the border indicates two American deserters are sought by Mexican authorities with unconfirmed sightings near the German consulate. Officials suspect German influence and possible civilian cooperation as the men reportedly hid wearing U S styles. Rumors link Mexican customs brokers to clandestine activities.
A crowd gathered at St. Diaties Cathedral in Baltimore yesterday to pray for Corporal Ned Wagner and for the safety of Wilson wa d she wien wits. The service included mention of German extraction and fellowship among parishioners. Nearby reports note a Polish American recruiting drive and a 200000 strong effort to support future service members in the United States.
Saviotor, D. C. Nov. 36. Police officials nationwide will join a War Department drive to build the National Army under Provost Marshal Crowder. Postal authorities will assist in registering men and delivering notices, with deserters to be arrested and delivered to camps. A $500 reward is offered for arrest and delivery of camps.
Mike Lydia Anderson, director of nursing for the southwestern division of the American Red Cross, will address the San Antonio chapter executive board at a Saturday noon luncheon in the Tras Lib. The talk covers nursing service work, relief programs, and ongoing campaigns to support welfare and sanitation.
A shell strike caused American casualties near a wagon explosion. Two soldiers were killed and five wounded, with several others reported in serious condition. The incident occurred when a shell hit a shielded vehicle during an act of battle. The damaged wagon was thrown, and the crew nearby suffered injuries. Local companies involved in utility operations are named, as well as a merger of Jefferson Tee and Light Company and Longview Tee and Light Company.
Utilities are merged in a West Texas consolidation forming five city utilities into a single holding group. The new corporation, led by executives from Abtime, Me Bickle EB and Meadows, lists a stock value of 400,090 with key Dallas sponsors including A Margrace and Sidney Vige. The move creates a statewide network with headquarters in Abtime and Chive, under the umbrella of the Western Texas Utilities Company.
At least two workers died and one was injured when an explosion hit a public building in Trenton Nal. The structure was destroyed by fire that followed the blast, authorities said.
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